Common and widespread kingfisher with a buff spot in front of the eyes that can extend back over the eye as a thin brow. Belly color varies from buffy-orange to white. Upperwing is entirely blue in flight. Distinguished from Forest Kingfisher in Australia by lack of the white wing panels. Perches on power-lines, and occurs in forests, parks, gardens, as well as mangroves and mudflats. Listen for loud penetrating “kek-kek-kek-kek”. (eBird)
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Beautiful kingfisher that we ran into several times during our trip. They seem shyer than some of the others, and were more difficult to approach.
Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours – Tropical Australia.
Posted by Sue Milks on 2023-01-22 17:01:16
Tagged: , Australia , Northern Territory , Coraciiformes , Alcedinidae , Adult , Eagle-Eye Tours , Todiramphus sanctus sanctus , Sacred Kingfisher , Götzenliest , Alción Sagrado , Martin-chasseur sacré , Least Concern
